Man reports attempted robbery in New Haven

Register Staff

Published
12:00 am EST, Thursday, February 16, 2012

NEW HAVEN -- A robbery was reported at 7:24 p.m. Wednesday at 103 Plymouth Street.

Officer Jason Rentkowitz went to the scene and met with the victim, Joaquin Palacios, who said he had just parked his car when three young men, two of whom were black and the other Hispanic, approached his car. Two confronted the victim, while the third searched his car from the passenger side, according to Palacios. One of the young men pointed the barrel of a BB gun at Palacios and demanded money, Palacios said. The victim reportedly said he didn't have any money. The BB gunman then allegedly fired a shot, and Palacios said he was struck on the nose, resulting in a small cut. He refused medical attention.

The three robbers reportedly took off running. Nothing had been taken.

Each suspect was described as thin, between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall. Each wore dark hooded sweatshirts and masks.